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A13 AFS

1990 BMW 7 Series

Green Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,508 mi
Last recorded115,508 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 7 Series152,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 AFS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 115,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 112,953 miles

front tyres perishing

rear subframe mountings starting to perish

slight crack on windscreen

Fail 11 May 2010 112,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front and offside rear tyre perished slightly

Crack in windscreen behind mirror

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear subframe mountings worn

Pass 20 May 2009 106,978 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

near side front tyre perished 225/60/ZR15

Fail 19 May 2009 106,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

near side front tyre perished 225/60/ZR15

Pass 23 May 2008 105,319 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n\s\rear door

n\s\front tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 May 2008 105,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n\s\rear door

n\s\front tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2007 101,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 101,045 miles

cracks in front number plate

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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A13 AFS is a 1990 BMW 7 Series in Green with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 152,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 AFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 AFS is a 1990 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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